L3Harris Technologies — Ethics Grade C

L3Harris Technologies receives an overall ethics grade of C (55/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Defense & Aerospace. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 65
• privacy: 55
• consumer: 60
• environment: 45
• humanRights: 20

Documented incidents (3)

• Supply to Saudi-led Coalition (high, 2022) — The company has been criticized for supplying surveillance and targeting technology used by the Saudi-led coalition in the Yemeni civil war. Activists documented L3Harris components in weapons used against civilian targets.
• Government Overbilling Case (medium, 2021) — L3Harris agreed to pay millions to settle allegations that it knowingly submitted false claims for payment to the Department of Defense. The issues involved labor mischarging on communication contracts.
• Safety Violations at Rocket Plants (medium, 2023) — OSHA fined the company following accidents at its Aerojet Rocketdyne facilities. Investigations cited failures in managing hazardous materials that led to employee injuries.

Documented good deeds

• Veteran Hiring Program — L3Harris consistently ranks as a top employer for military veterans, with over 15% of their US workforce being ex-service members.

Ethical alternatives

• Saab AB — Operates under stricter Swedish export regulations regarding human rights in conflict zones.